CBSE 12th

To become a Commercial Pilot, one must possess CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence). This Licence is issued after a candidate clears the training programme from an Institute recognised by the Civil Aviation Authority of that particular country (DGCA in case of India). But to join CPL training programme, a candidate has to meet certain minimum Educational qualifications requirements. Here they are-
The candidate must have cleared 10+2 Science stream schooling with Physics and Mathematics as the main subjects (age of candidate should not be less than 17 years when the course starts)
The minimum marks required is 50% (may vary from Institute to Institute) aggregate marks
FITNESS (MEDICAL) STANDARDS TO BE MET-
A Commercial Pilot has to be fit- physically and mentally. That's why, during the selection process, lots of emphasis is laid on the medical status of the candidate. Here are some medical standards set by authorities, which interested candidates have to satisfy in order to get selected into CPL training programme-
* Class 1 Medical certificate is needed before joining the CPL training course. * Eye sight specifics- one eye has to have perfect eyesight, without any defects (6/6). It is allowed to have certain imperfection in the eyesight of the other eye (6/9). But this imperfection should be correct
BECOMING COMMERCIAL PILOT AFTER 12th Science (PROCESS)-
In case you have passed 12th Science, you may join a CPL training programme if you meet the above mentioned educational and medical standards. You may approach private institutes, fill forms and get started. Most institutes have aPilot Aptitude Test, which a candidate must clear, in order to get selected. The Aptitude test is a3 stage process, comprising of-written examination, Interviewand theAptitude Test. The written exam deals with subjects like- Mathematics, Geography, General Knowledge, English skills etc. This is followed by an Interview. Candidates who manage to clear these two stages are called for the third stage- Pilot Aptitude Test. After the final stage, medical examinations conducted. Finally, a merit list is prepared, based on the performance of candidates in each stage of the selection process as well as the medical examination. Based on merit, deserving candidates will be selected and trained to become Commercial Pilots!